And check close to your flight, do not base your travel decisions according to what you did last year or even last week. Security policy at DCA changes, and you need the latest.
You need to check your airline's website or app for that information. Most airlines do offer early check in.
You can Check-In according to the airline policy, which is usually within 24 hours of the flight. The airport does not dictate this.
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